Smith Cabin Signature Quilt This quilt celebrates the cabin of Francis Marion Smith of 20-Mule Team Borax fame.The center of the quilt is an archival photograph printed on muslin and is surrounded by 16 signature blocks, all descendants of Francis and Evelyn Ellis Smith

Cool for family tree quilt or friendship quilt

This is a super easy quilt block and the use of color makes it interesting. This is maybe overall too white for my taste, but the center signing block need not be white -- just a solid and the other fabrics could be prints.

I'm inspired by the colors on this1830-40 Chimney Sweep quilt with signature Willy H. Eddy, from Newark Museum's "The Great Newark Quilt Turning," seen on Quilts, Gravestones, and Elusive Ancestors blog

1830-40 Chimney block quilt with signature

I'm inspired by the colors on this1830-40 Chimney Sweep quilt with signature Willy H. Eddy, from Newark Museum's "The Great Newark Quilt Turning," seen on Quilts, Gravestones, and Elusive Ancestors blog